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Analysis of the epidemiological profile of congenital hip deformities, 2011-2021

Bianca Gabriella de Oliveira1, Fabrício Negreiros Holtz2, Matheus Pedroso Cavalcanti de Souza3

  • 1Universidade Salvador, Salvador, BA, Brazil.

Revista Paulista De Pediatria : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade De Pediatria De Sao Paulo
|July 12, 2023
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Congenital hip deformities are a significant public health issue in Bahia, Brazil, with the state ranking third nationally in hospitalizations. This highlights the urgent need for targeted public health interventions and policy investments.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Congenital hip deformities represent a notable public health concern.
  • Understanding hospitalization trends is crucial for effective public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the significance of hospitalizations for congenital hip deformities in Bahia, Brazil.
  • To analyze the epidemiological relevance of these conditions within the state.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective epidemiological study utilizing public health databases.
  • Analysis of secondary data from the Ministry of Health (TABNET) via the Unified Health System (DATASUS).
  • Keywords: "congenital hip dysplasia", "congenital hip dislocation", "congenital dislocation hip".

Main Results:

  • Bahia recorded 1481 hospitalizations, ranking third highest in Brazil.
  • Itanhém (912 cases), Salvador (445 cases), and Barreiras (20 cases) were the municipalities with the highest prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • The high incidence of congenital hip deformities in Bahia signifies a critical public health problem.
  • Increased investment in public policies is essential to address this issue.
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